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Do you still believe there's a pure land somewhere in the world? Yes, Tibet in winter is just that. A feast of blue ice, snowy glaciers, golden mountains bathed in sunlight... Ancient and mysterious, pure and sacred, just looking at photos is enough to make your heart surge, but the soul-cleansing awe can only be truly experienced by setting foot on Tibetan soil.
Comparable to the blue ice of Lake Baikal, this is a visual feast that you absolutely cannot miss when traveling to Tibet in winter. You will fall in love with it at first sight.
In the Himalayas, next to the sacred mountain Kulagangri, there is a holy lake hidden under the continuous snow-capped mountains - Pumoyongcuo. During the day, the sunlight shines on the ice, and the ice surface is clear blue. Stepping on the blue ice, it feels like being on a blue planet. At night, you can also watch the stars. In this world's highest large freshwater lake, it is infinitely close to the sky, and the starry sky seems to be within reach.
Come here and not only get up close and personal with the vast blue ice, but also encounter five world-class peaks exceeding 8K. The combination of dreamy tactile sensations and the ultimate visual experience – who wouldn’t be tempted?
The fairyland-like holy lake Baima Lincuo is said to be one of the three soul lakes of Guru Padmasambhava. Scattered around the lake are Guru Padmasambhava's handprints and footprints, as well as the caves and hidden treasures where he practiced. It is said that devout believers can see their present and future lives from the bottom of the lake, which adds a veil of mystery to Baima Lincuo.
In winter, the blue ice forms, and Baima Lincuo presents a unique magnificence. The pure blue is mixed with fine cracks. When you put your hands on the ice, mysterious legends echo in your ears, and it seems that you can really talk to the ancient times.
Tibet's glaciers are incredibly beautiful in winter. Just how beautiful, you ask? Good question! Let's take a closer look.
"Laigu" means a hidden paradise in Tibetan. Laigu Glacier is a general name for a group of glaciers. When you are in Laigu Village, you can see six groups of glaciers at the same time: Meixi, Yalong, Ruojiao, Dongga, Xiongjia and Niuma. Because these glaciers are all around Laigu Village, they are collectively called Laigu Glaciers.
Laigu Glacier is one of the three largest glaciers in the world. It is surrounded by dense primeval forests and majestic snow-capped peaks. Going deep into Laigu Glacier is like walking into the ancient ice age. When you get close to the glacier, you can even see the traces of changes left by nature over hundreds of millions of years.
Known as the "Secret White Lover," the Renlongba Glacier remains pristine and unexplored. Entering the glacier reveals an exceptionally pure ice surface, free of sand, dust, and debris, creating a truly mystical experience. The kilometer-long glacier's interior glows a faint blue, its white ice caps captivating countless visitors as they delve deeper.
In Medog County, Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, drivers must drive past the high mountains of the Gaolongla Snow Mountain. Its summit is perennially covered in snow and ice, giving rise to several glaciers whose meltwater eventually flows into a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo River, known as the Gaolongla Glacier.
As one of the three largest continental glaciers in Tibet, it stretches from the misty mountain top to the roadside just a few hundred meters away from the highway, like a huge Hada covering the mountain, ancient and pure, timeless.
It is over 5,000 meters above sea level. Its full name is "Dorje Choeden Nyima", which means "Diamond Sun Pagoda". It is said that when a pagoda shipped from India passed through this place, the sunlight happened to shine on the diamond on the top of the pagoda, so the glacier got such a name.
According to legend, the meltwater from the glacier is the "nectar" bestowed by Guru Padmasambhava that can cure all diseases, so this is also a must-visit place for devout believers.
"Puruo" means "silver bowl" in Mongolian, and "Kangri" means "snow mountain" in Tibetan. The Puruo Kangri Ice Field, covering 422 square kilometers, is known as the Third Pole of the World and the third largest glacier in the world after Antarctica and the Arctic. It lies in the core area of the Qiangtang Nature Reserve, and the surrounding area offers numerous wildlife such as herds of Tibetan antelope, wild yaks, and wild donkeys.
Here, glaciers, lakes and deserts coexist, and the unique landform structure has given birth to wonders such as ice walls and ice caves. Standing under the glacier and admiring it up close, you can feel the shock brought by the world's third pole.
Tibet boasts countless snow-capped mountains, each one majestic and towering. Want to see the breathtaking sunrise shining on the Golden Mountain? This is the place for you.
The highest mountain in Nyingchi, with an altitude of 7,782 meters, is known as the "Father of Mountains in Tibet". The mysterious Mount Namjagbarwa is like a spear piercing the sky, hiding its edge behind thick clouds. Only when the right person arrives can the clouds be pushed aside to reveal its most golden and translucent face under the sun.
Outdoor enthusiasts will be familiar with this mountain. Located on the border between China and Bhutan, 270 kilometers from Lhasa, it's one of Tibet's most classic hiking routes. Surrounded by six 7,000-meter-high snow-capped peaks, it forms the Kula Kangri Snow Mountain Group. The towering peaks create a natural barrier, nurturing numerous magnificent plateau lakes. In winter, Kula Kangri's mountains blend with the snow, and the lake intertwines with the ice, creating a truly spectacular sight.
Depart from Lhasa | 6 days and 5 nights
6-Day Kulagangri Circumambulation | 30km Light Hiking to the Holy Mountains and Lakes
￥3780 from 829 people have registered Register nowTibet is a dream destination that haunts countless people. Perhaps they can't articulate why they want to visit, but their heart is resolute. A yearning for devout faith takes root deep within their hearts, and upon reaching this pure land, their faith blossoms and bears the fruit of their dreams. Come, come to Tibet to see the sacred mountains and snow, the pure ice and rivers, the breathtaking scenery, and discover your true self.
